Michael Jackson Memorial END

The End of the Michael Jackson Memorial,

The service began with Smokey Robinson reading statements from Diana Ross and Nelson Mandela. A gospel choir sang Andrae Crouch's "Soon and Very Soon" as Jackson's casket entered, followed by statements from Pastor Lucious Smith. Mariah Carey and Trey Lorenz then sang "I'll Be There," a number one single of The Jackson 5, followed by statements from Queen Latifah. Lionel Richie, Jackson's friend and his co-writer on "We Are the World," performed the song "Jesus is Love" by The Commodores. Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records where Jackson and his brothers began their career, called Jackson "the greatest entertainer that ever lived" which was followed by a great applause from the crowd.

A video montage of Michael Jackson performances followed, including Neverland Ranch, when he met Ronald Reagan, "Billie Jean", "Smooth Criminal", "Thriller", "Scream," "You Are Not Alone", "We Are the World", and his appearance at Super Bowl XXVII. Stevie Wonder spoke and performed a version of his song "Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer" and "They Won't Go When I Go". Kobe Bryant then spoke about Jackson's humanitarian work and Magic Johnson, who appeared in "Remember the Time," spoke of his relationship with Jackson. John Mayer performed on guitar the music of "Human Nature" from Jackson's Thriller. Brooke Shields then spoke about the personal time she spent with Jackson, read excerpts from The Little Prince and said, that his favourite song was "Smile," which was subsequently performed by Jermaine Jackson, Michael's older brother.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s children Martin Luther King III and Bernice King then stated that Michael Jackson was the best at what he did. Sheila Jackson-Lee, representing the United States House of Representatives from Texas, then spoke about his "American story" and the fact, that "Michael never stopped giving". She then went on to claim him as a world humanitarian (House Resolution 600, closing her speech with the words, "Michael Jackson, I salute you," and saluting. Usher walked to the casket and then sang Larry Grossman and Buzz Kohan's "Gone Too Soon", which Jackson recorded as a tribute for Ryan White after his death. Following Usher, a clip from The Ed Sullivan Show in 1969 featuring the Jackson 5's rendition of Who's Loving You by Smokey Robinson song was shown. After, Smokey Robinson spoke about the Jackson 5 covering his song, and continued with a speech. Shaheen Jafargholi from Britain's Got Talent then performed the song. Kenny Ortega then did an honor of him, and a group of guests and singers, including his family and his children, performed "We Are the World" followed by "Heal the World."

After the official concert, members of his family (Jermaine Jackson and Marlon Jackson) gave small speeches and hugged together. To finish the concert, Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris Katherine Jackson tearfully said that she loved him and she said that he was "the best father you can imagine".

The family then escorted the casket out of the stadium while an instrumental of Man in The Mirror was performed. During the performance, a spotlight was shone on the microphone. Pastor Lucious Smith closed the service with a prayer at 12:48 p.m.

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[MsOrlandos]

i think marlons comments were very dear

[MyTvUK]

yes i totally agree with you

[MyTvUK]

Yes RIP.

[xCiaraPrincesHarrisx]

omg can't watch this without crying, and Paris omg ='[ so sadd && look at Blanket at 6:28 hes crying :'( , He's not even my father and whenever i wake up Mj's the first thing i on my mind, when i go to sleep he's the last i think of ,, imagine his CHILDREN, ='[

[Hosenscheiser97]

Michael Jackson was a good man

[9Emagnum1]

I miss you Michael...

[shanavalli]

Blanket at 6:29 :((((((((((((((

[MoonwalkerForever89]

@JesusJuice1963 when you die nobody never remember you. and then you are REALLY FORGGOTTEN!!! HAHAHAHAHA U MAD PEDO FANTASY DREAMER? KILL YOURSELF BITCH ;)

[joah45]

this shouldve never happened Dr Murray will pay for this

[yAyGaL1688]

i had no idea dat he (not michael) had a twin brother

[JesusJuice1963]

@cbreezy220 Yay! It died! It was a nasty perverted pedophile! Yay!

[mathieucoaster]

it's wright " i'm alive and here forvere ' a t the end

[brkemcc]

Seeing his daughter speak like that gets me every time. I experienced the death of a parent as an adult. I don't even want to imagine what that kind of pain is like for a child. So sad.

[MjsLilBooBear]

you can say all you want about his brothers but you cant say they didnt love their brother and you can talk all you want about his michael's kids but you cant say he wasnt a great father and his children didnt love him you cann say all you want about michael jackson but you cant say he wasnt a great brother father or entertainer